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Nazarenus Family History

Nazarenus Name Meaning

German: surname adopted with reference to Latin Nazarenus ‘of or pertaining to Nazareth’ the birthplace of Christ. This is one of the German surnames that became established in the Volga basin in Russia in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Nazareth, Ahrens, Nazario, Altemus, Casamento, Lazarus, Arenas, Arens

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Where is the Nazarenus family from?

You can see how Nazarenus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nazarenus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nazarenus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Nazarenus families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Nazarenus's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Nazarenus families in 1911.
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What did your Nazarenus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nazarenus. 25% of Nazarenus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nazarenus women worked as an Operator. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 496 census records available for the last name Nazarenus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nazarenus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 112 immigration records available for the last name Nazarenus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 132 military records available for the last name Nazarenus. For the veterans among your Nazarenus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nazarenus lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Nazarenus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nazarenus in 1960 was 56, and 81 in 2004.

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